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Promoting unique new designs and international talent, WantedDesign in Brooklyn and Manhattan forges new ground as part of NYCxDesign. Offering a platform that brings together the design industry’s best and brightest, WantedDesign features events, panel discussions, and workshops highlighting 19 different countries. WantedDesign Brooklyn runs May 17 to 21 at Industry City (274 36th St, Brooklyn), with the Manhattan version running May 19 to 22 at Terminal Stores (271 11th Ave). The DMM Talks by Design Milk and Modenus, to be at the forefront of design thinking and be a part of an international dialog. Wanted Interiors : A living space, entertainment venue and product showcase
For when you get hungry, WantedDesing includes a Zero Waste Bistro by the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, creating a unique melding of food, design, and conservation.
To learn more, go to: https://event.wanteddesignnyc.com/
WantedDesign Brooklyn
May 17 - 21, 2018
Industry City
274 36th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11232
WantedDesign Manhattan
May 19 - 22, 2018
Terminal Stores
271 11th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
Established in 1988, TEFAF is considered one of the top organizations for fine art, antiques, and design. Now the Spring edition of the TEFAF fair, covering fine and decorative art from antiquity to 1920 returns to NYC May 4 -8, 2018 at the Park Avenue Armory (643 Park Ave., NY, NY).
TEFAF gives international dealers the platform to present museum-quality works of all eras and genres to a broad base of collectors and connoisseurs. Come to the fest for a wealth of exhibitors, galleries, collections, and panel discussions.
To learn more, go to: https://www.tefaf.com/home
TEFAF New York Spring
May 4 - 8, 2018
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10065
Spring is in the air, so that means New York is facing a deluge of art fairs. Art New York, presented by Art Miami, returns to Pier 94 (711 12th Ave.) from May 3 - 6 offering works by artists from the contemporary, modern, post-war and pop eras, featuring paintings, photography, prints, drawings, design and sculpture.
The 2018 edition will see over 95 international contemporary and modern galleries from 30 countries come together to represent over 1,200 artists including CONTEXT, a platform for a selection of new and established contemporary galleries to present emerging, mid-career and cutting-edge talent.
To learn more, go to: https://www.artnyfair.com/
Art New York
May 3 - 6, 2018
Pier 94
711 12th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
For those of you looking to organize your own happening, festival, get-together, or major event, there’s a lot that you need to learn to get things done. That’s where Fest Forums NYC comes in. Held on May 4th, 2018 at Time Magazine HQ (225 Liberty Street, NY, NY), Fest Forums NYC is a crash course for all things related to festivals with speakers including Anika Grant (ESSENCE Festival), Keith Goldberg (Vendini), CR Caper (Revolution Media), and many more.
Topics being covered include staff hiring, seeking out new audiences for your fests, and making the most of your festival sponsors and partnerships.
To learn more, go to: http://www.festforums.com/nyc18/
Fest Forums NYC
May 4th, 2018
Time Magazine HQ
225 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281